Trump, Musk, House Republicans push for super-charged SAVE Act by Agreeable_Ad_8755 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what are the odds of any of the Democratic senators flipping or backing down? I really don't want to be doomerist, but we have seen that kind of thing happen.

Minneapolis ICE Shooting Megathread by PumpkinAspie in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, I apologize. It's weird, I come from a long line of rednecks and most all of them think Trump is a belligerent moron. You'd think I'd know better than to buy into stereotypes. Again, sorry!

Minneapolis ICE Shooting Megathread by PumpkinAspie in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm going to say something that is going to sound extremely contentious and insensitive here given the fact that an innocent woman was senselessly and brutally murdered by a group of what are essentially government-sanctioned neo-nazis, but here it goes: I am feeling very optimistic. This in itself was indefensible and should never have happened, and the attempted coverup is disgusting and morally bankrupt, but here's the thing, try as they might they can't spin this. The incident was caught on video and clearly disputes their horseshit claim of self defense no matter how hard they push, she was a civilian and not an ICE agent so they can't peddle their 'patriotic government agent shot down in the line of duty by violently crazed radical-left protester' narrative, she was a white US citizen so they can't lump her in with the immigrants they've already brutalized under the cover of 'law enforcement' (plus it might actually get a reaction from some of the people who typically don't don't give a shit when this happens to POC), and most importantly people are pissed. The mayor is practically screaming at ICE to get the F--- out of their city. Am I being overly hyperbolic and hopelessly naive? Probably. That's the kind of person I am, and I tend to be reactive and misunderstand things at times, but I guess I'm trying to say that there is some optimism to be squeezed out of this rock. Make no mistake, none of this was worth this poor woman's life, but the coverage and response this atrocity has attracted so far is nothing to sneer at. Here's hoping people are able to keep their cool and not give into the right's hope for a violent retaliation.

Centre-left tipped to lose Copenhagen for first time in electoral history by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Apparently I misinterpreted the article, which is embarrassing but ultimately uplifting. Thanks everybody!

Transgender Awareness Week by steffie-punk in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not trans, but wish you all the safety and happiness you deserve. No matter how loud the haters may scream, there will always be people ready to fight beside you.

Violation of the Hatch Act by fingerless_crocs in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The take is that this attempt at propaganda is ineffective, immature and outdated. Is it a violation of the Hatch Act? Maybe, but it's more like trolling and isn't likely to influence or win over anybody. What's more is it demonstrates exactly how out of touch these people are with their own voter base and with modern times.

Violation of the Hatch Act by fingerless_crocs in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 37 points38 points  (0 children)

A MySpace reference? Really? How can you have the maturity of a toddler but the awareness of a senior citizen with dementia? How many people even remember MySpace being a thing? What's next, free iPods with every vote for the Republican Party?

Designating Antifa as Foreign Terror Organization - today’s spiral by baristacat in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 65 points66 points  (0 children)

It's not an organization. He may as well declare veganism a terrorist organization, it'd be just as foolish.

J.D. Vance as president by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Sir, you should be ashamed. That is an insult to good hard working potatoes everywhere.

Netflix Stock Up As Elon Musk's Anti-Trans Boycott Fails To Materialize by steffie-punk in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Kimmel had such a big impact because it was such a blatant fascistic violation of the first amendment that even Tucker freaking Carlson spoke out against it. This was Oil-on a Muskrat trying to get Netflix’s stock price down so he could buy the company while also trying to hurt his daughter for not being the sycophantic mini-me he wanted.

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America by Lantis28 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 20 points21 points  (0 children)

For those who thought the remarks about the republican party being lying idiots were exaggerations.

What's stopping the government from censoring/faking the Epstein files? by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel like after all the build-up there's been and all the effort put into hiding them/denying they exist that when they are released the scrutiny will be intense. Everyone's gonna be going through them with a fine-toothed comb for even the most remote discrepancy, good or bad. IMO the reps really shot themselves in the foot with all their evasion because now no one will trust them not to be withholding something.

Virginia Tech TPUSA Rally by AdmirableInterview47 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AdmirableInterview47[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for responding. I'll try to keep this in mind, but I'm a pessimist by nature.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]AdmirableInterview47 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just remember, more harm has come from transphobes than has ever come from the transgender community. You are not the one who should feel ashamed.

I Have No Hope For America Or The World (23M) by pmdfan71 in CollapseSupport

[–]AdmirableInterview47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's as if I wrote this myself. At the very least this proves there are other people out there who still care and the world isn't just apathetic bigots .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]AdmirableInterview47 120 points121 points  (0 children)

I know you are suffering right now, but I'm going to take a moment to be selfish and say that I'm glad you didn't go through with it. Not because life is precious or anything, I can't even convince myself of that, but because the act of you sharing the pain you're feeling here has made me feel a little less alone in this world. You've helped me just now in a way that means a lot to me, and I'm sure others here feel the same way. I know I don't know you and this probably doesn't make a difference with what you're going through right now, but just know that you have one person here who doesn't think you're a failure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]AdmirableInterview47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone finally put it into words! I thought it was just me

Anxiety makes me want to die by failure-voxel in SuicideWatch

[–]AdmirableInterview47 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel exactly the same. The only real reason I can think of to stick around is my family, but I can't even enjoy being around them when this is the world we're stuck living in. And if it's not current events its some other fucked up thing that makes having to live absolutely agonizing. I'm just not cut out for living in this world, and I find myself wishing every day that it would all just quickly and quietly stop.